2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VU61 LPL
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 139,778 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
VU61 LPL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 139,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU61 LPL Mileage History
- 26/02/201530,847 mi
- 26/02/201636,514 mi+5,667 mi
- 03/10/201640,507 mi+3,993 mi
- 29/09/201757,035 mi+16,528 mi
- 29/09/201757,036 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/201875,183 mi+18,147 mi
- 06/10/201989,856 mi+14,673 mi
- 20/10/202098,048 mi+8,192 mi
- 25/10/2021105,401 mi+7,353 mi
- 25/10/2021105,401 mi
- 21/10/2022113,704 mi+8,303 mi
- 22/10/2022113,715 mi+11 mi
- 03/08/2023122,202 mi+8,487 mi
- 03/08/2023122,202 mi
- 23/07/2024131,299 mi+9,097 mi
- 06/10/2025137,247 mi+5,948 mi
- 08/10/2026139,778 mi+2,531 mi
Average of roughly 9,379 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
VU61 LPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (VU61 LPL) between February 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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